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Silver Springs Mysteries #0.3
Cataloged Under Deception
Some treasures are too precious—and too perilous—to keep.
Evelyn Chan has been the backbone of the Silver Springs Public Library's book sales for four a pillar of honesty and community service. But when she discovers a rare poetry collection worth hundreds in a donation box...everything changes.
It should be worth celebrating, but the book isn't just valuable…it's personal. Inscribed 'To my darling Martha', it connects to her dear friend Martha Henderson's long-ago confession about a forbidden romance.
With the library desperately needing funds, Evelyn faces an impossible choice. Keep the secret safe? Or let the book go to auction?
Evelyn needs to think, so she slips the volume into her bag. But as mysterious text messages, flustered conversations, and half-remembered stories pile up...has she stumbled onto Martha's deepest secret? And should she...keep it hidden?
Sometimes the most precious discoveries aren't the ones we're looking for—and sometimes the most poignant secrets are the ones we stumble upon.
Evelyn Chan has been the backbone of the Silver Springs Public Library's book sales for four a pillar of honesty and community service. But when she discovers a rare poetry collection worth hundreds in a donation box...everything changes.
It should be worth celebrating, but the book isn't just valuable…it's personal. Inscribed 'To my darling Martha', it connects to her dear friend Martha Henderson's long-ago confession about a forbidden romance.
With the library desperately needing funds, Evelyn faces an impossible choice. Keep the secret safe? Or let the book go to auction?
Evelyn needs to think, so she slips the volume into her bag. But as mysterious text messages, flustered conversations, and half-remembered stories pile up...has she stumbled onto Martha's deepest secret? And should she...keep it hidden?
Sometimes the most precious discoveries aren't the ones we're looking for—and sometimes the most poignant secrets are the ones we stumble upon.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2025
2 people want to read
About the author
Jodie Morgan
9 books9 followersJodie Morgan is an author and knitting blogger, and her books welcome readers into the charming world of the Silver Springs Mysteries set in Vermont, filled with intriguing puzzles, memorable characters, and the satisfying solutions cozy mystery readers love.
When she’s not plotting her next book, you’ll find her reading, savoring a coffee (with cream, always!) or working on her latest knitting or crochet project. She loves to travel as this sparks ideas for her stories. Her most satisfying creative moments come from quiet evenings at home with her supportive family.
Author photo taken by Tal at the Granny Square in Sydney, Australia.
When she’s not plotting her next book, you’ll find her reading, savoring a coffee (with cream, always!) or working on her latest knitting or crochet project. She loves to travel as this sparks ideas for her stories. Her most satisfying creative moments come from quiet evenings at home with her supportive family.
Author photo taken by Tal at the Granny Square in Sydney, Australia.
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March 1, 2026
I won this book on LibraryThing.
Cute! A great read for a short-ish commute.
A library used book sale donation, potential for community reputations to be impacted, and a sigh of pleasure at the end. What more could you want?
Cute! A great read for a short-ish commute.
A library used book sale donation, potential for community reputations to be impacted, and a sigh of pleasure at the end. What more could you want?
February 9, 2026
This is the second accompanying short story I've written for my cozy mystery series, and this time...it's a literary-themed mystery! I'm biased, because I'm the author, but if you like short reads with quirky characters, bookish themes, library settings, older characters, friendships, gentle humor, secrets, moral dilemmas, surprising twists, and heartwarming endings...you might like this.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silver Springs Mysteries
Q: Do I Need To Read The Books In Order?
A: I'd recommend it, but I've written them so you don't have to! You can read each book and short story as standalones without any prior knowledge.
Q: Do The Books Contain Any Explicit/Graphic Content Or Profanity?
A: No, none of my books have any explicit or graphic content, and nor do they have any profanity.
Q: Do The Books Contain Paranormal Elements?
A: No, they don’t. No talking cats and dogs or sleuths with psychic abilities. They’re just regular cozies.
Q: Does Each Book Have A Complete Mystery?
A: Yes, always! Every book I write is a complete, standalone mystery, with justice served and all loose ends tied up.
Q: How Long Are The Books?
A: The novels are usually 50-70 thousand words long, and the short stories are 3-15 thousand words.
Q: How Many Books Are In The Series?
A: So far, there are two novels and six accompanying short stories published. I'm currently editing Book 3, and I've got twelve planned, with more to come!
Q: What Else Do These Books Contain?
A: They contain queer/lgbt+ characters, including ones who use they/them/their pronouns.
Q: What Formats Are The Books Available In?
A: You can get them in eBook and print format (paperback and hardcover) in dyslexic, large, and regular print editions. No box sets, bookstacks, or bundles yet, but they're coming!
Q: What Kind Of Mysteries Are Featured?
A: All novels in the series feature mysteries with culinary and crafts themes. The short stories are a little more varied, with everything from a botanical mystery to a bookstore mystery, but there's always good food and crafting involved.
Q: What Language/Version Of English Are The Books Written In?
A: The books are written in American English, with American spelling and terminology.
Q: What Perspective Is It Written In?
A: All books in the Silver Springs Mysteries are written in limited third-person point-of-view, from the main character's perspective.
Q: Where Is The Series Set?
A: The series takes place in the fictional town of Silver Springs, in Maplewood County, Vermont, in the United States.
Q: Who's The Main Character?
A: The main character is Laura Evans, a former restaurant manager from Boston turned café manager in a small town in Vermont. She's kind, loyal, observant, empathetic, and always willing to lend a hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silver Springs Mysteries
Q: Do I Need To Read The Books In Order?
A: I'd recommend it, but I've written them so you don't have to! You can read each book and short story as standalones without any prior knowledge.
Q: Do The Books Contain Any Explicit/Graphic Content Or Profanity?
A: No, none of my books have any explicit or graphic content, and nor do they have any profanity.
Q: Do The Books Contain Paranormal Elements?
A: No, they don’t. No talking cats and dogs or sleuths with psychic abilities. They’re just regular cozies.
Q: Does Each Book Have A Complete Mystery?
A: Yes, always! Every book I write is a complete, standalone mystery, with justice served and all loose ends tied up.
Q: How Long Are The Books?
A: The novels are usually 50-70 thousand words long, and the short stories are 3-15 thousand words.
Q: How Many Books Are In The Series?
A: So far, there are two novels and six accompanying short stories published. I'm currently editing Book 3, and I've got twelve planned, with more to come!
Q: What Else Do These Books Contain?
A: They contain queer/lgbt+ characters, including ones who use they/them/their pronouns.
Q: What Formats Are The Books Available In?
A: You can get them in eBook and print format (paperback and hardcover) in dyslexic, large, and regular print editions. No box sets, bookstacks, or bundles yet, but they're coming!
Q: What Kind Of Mysteries Are Featured?
A: All novels in the series feature mysteries with culinary and crafts themes. The short stories are a little more varied, with everything from a botanical mystery to a bookstore mystery, but there's always good food and crafting involved.
Q: What Language/Version Of English Are The Books Written In?
A: The books are written in American English, with American spelling and terminology.
Q: What Perspective Is It Written In?
A: All books in the Silver Springs Mysteries are written in limited third-person point-of-view, from the main character's perspective.
Q: Where Is The Series Set?
A: The series takes place in the fictional town of Silver Springs, in Maplewood County, Vermont, in the United States.
Q: Who's The Main Character?
A: The main character is Laura Evans, a former restaurant manager from Boston turned café manager in a small town in Vermont. She's kind, loyal, observant, empathetic, and always willing to lend a hand.
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